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WRN Convention 2023: Sacred Empowerment

Monday-Thursday, June 5-8, 2023


Wylie Center, Beverly, MA

includes both in-person and online program options


Featuring Scholar-in-Residence 

Dr. Andrea Schneider

Professor of Law and Director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution, Cardozo Law School

CONVENTION HIGHTLIGHTS:

  • Dr. Andrea Schneider is a leading expert in conflict resolution, negotiation and gender. Her first TEDx talk is titled, "Women Don't Negotiate and Other Similar Nonsense." She has written, "What's Sex Got to Do With it: Questioning Research on Gender & Negotiation." Drawing on her decades of research and experience, her theme for our convention is, Making Difficult Conversations Not So Difficult.

  • Cantor Shira Nafshi, Cantor-in-Residence
  • Joan Roth, Photographer-in-Residence
  • Yoga, Arts, Text Study, Mussar Chugim & More (in person and online)
  • Small-Group Kesher Gatherings (in person and online)
  • WRN Fun & Games
  • Online Mifgash with International Rabbis
  • Rabbi Judith Abrams z’l Memorial Lecture with Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit Halachmi, PhD
  • Tefillah (in person and online)
  • Beit Café and Storytime with Sally
  • Late Night Schmoozing
  • History of the Salem Witch Trials (in person and online)
  • Tour of Salem and Dinner Out

    PRICING AND RATES


    IN PERSON (rates includes all meals, except one dinner)

    • $475 Early Bird Rate, through March 10 EXTENDED TO MONDAY, MARCH 13! (does not include hotel accommodations).
    • $525 Regular Rate, through May 4 (does not include hotel accommodations).
    • $585 Late Rate, as available (does not include hotel accommodations).
    • $200, day-pass, for one day.


    ZOOM ONLINE

    • $108 Early Bird Online Rate, through March 10 EXTENDED TO MONDAY, MARCH 13!
    • $125 Regular Rate, through May 31.

    Register via the invitation emailed to you. (WRN uses the email that is part of your membership profile.)

    If you did not receive the invitation email or cannot find the email, contact Mary.


    Please contact Mary Zamore for any special convention needs or concerns.


    Generous scholarships are available, while funds last. These scholarships are self-accessed during the registration process.

    ACCOMMODATIONS


    IN PERSON 


    The Wylie Center, 295 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 https://wyliecenter.com


    The Wylie Center is located 20 miles north of Boston and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean at Endicott College. Convention participants will enjoy private guestrooms with private bathrooms at the Inn adjacent to all dining and program space.

    The Wylie Inn for WRN members traveling alone or sharing a room (which requires sharing a bed) for all three nights (June 5, 6 & 7) $570. For easy travel, rooms are also available at Wylie on June 4 and June 8 for an additional fee of $190 per night.


    Or select one of two local hotels (Hampton Inn, Salem, MA, or Sonesta Select, Danvers, MA) for WRN members who are not staying for all three nights or require more than one room. Contact WRN Conference and Hotel Consultant, Diane Cheveldayoff for information about these hotels BEFORE making these reservations. A special WRN rate is available through Diane.


    Please contact Diane Cheveldayoff with any questions about housing accommodations.


    Hotel reservation fees are not included in the convention registration fee. Hotel prices include taxes.


    Traveling to the Wylie Center in Beverly, MA: https://www.wyliecenter.com/maps-directions.shtml

    Cancellation Policy for WRN Convention:

    In the event that one needs to cancel, there will be a non-refundable fee of $150 for cancellations before 5/4/2023.  After 5/4/2023 we will not be able to refund due to the contractual obligations to Wylie.


      Participation Policy and Safe/Respectful Brit for WRN Convention:

      All participants in the WRN convention and its accompanying online zoom program are expected to adhere to and uphold WRN's anti-harassment policy, in order to create a safe, respectful, and welcoming space for all.


      Participation in the 2023 WRN convention and its accompanying online zoom program indicates permission to be photographed and/or video recorded. WRN retains the right to use and/or publish these photographs and recordings.


      Covid-19 Protocols for the Convention

      The WRN is committed to providing as safe an environment as possible for all attending our in-person events. Please review the WRN's covid protocols for the 2023 convention. The use of mask while traveling by public transportation is also strongly encouraged. 

      SCHEDULE: IN-PERSON (Eastern Time) (subject to change)

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      SCHEDULE: ONLINE (as of 3/1/2023)

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      PACKING LIST:

        • Dress is casual throughout the convention(Although we will have a photographer in residence who may be able to take a more professional picture for you, if you want to bring a nice top)
        • Workout clothes. We will have access to the hotel's small gym and Endicott's complete gym. Plus, there is access (rugged path) to the ocean for walks on the beach (no lifeguard, so swimming is not advised)
        • Tallit, kippah, tefillin (as is your tradition)
        • If you can, bring a Mishkan Tefillah prayer book with the daily service, or upload the app. Limited # available
        • Games, crafts, coloring supplies, musical instruments (especially for the beit cafe!)
        • Any Covid related supplies you may need like, tests, masks.
        • A pen, notebook, camera
        • Sunscreen and a hat
        • Reusable water bottle

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